Claimed benefits: higher sperm count & a “better” ejaculation
Formulation (per 2‑capsule daily dose):
* Magnesium — 300 mg (salt not disclosed)
* Zinc — 40 mg (elemental)
* Moringa oleifera leaf oil — amount not disclosed
* Excipients — gelatin shell, magnesium stearate
Appearance: bright‑blue, fluid‑filled, oblong soft‑gels
1. Why we care
Queer‑owned Friend of Dorothy is one of the few supplement lines explicitly targeting gay men’s sexual health. That visibility and community focus deserve applause. I should mention that "Friend of Dorothy" provided me with a free sample of the product and solicited this review.
2. Evidence check —
| Ingredient | What the science shows | Strength of evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc – 40 mg(hits the NIH upper limit) | Small trials in zinc‑deficient men improve sperm parameters, but the largest RCT (30 mg zinc + 5 mg folate, n≈2,300) found no benefit in well‑nourished fertility‑clinic patients. PMC | Moderate — helpful only if deficient |
| Magnesium – 300 mg | Pilot studies using ≥250 mg/day show modest motility gains in idiopathic infertile men; data still thin. ScienceDirect | Low–moderate |
Moringa leaf oil – ? mg | Animal data look intriguing: human data lacking | None Yet in Humans |
Rats exposed to mercury or lead and then given moringa oil showed restored sperm count, motility, and testosterone, plus improved antioxidant enzymes. PubMedPMC
Leaf extracts (ethanol or aqueous) rescue sperm quality in heat‑stressed or drug‑damaged rats, boost fertility in roosters, and enhance semen freezability in goats. PMCPMC
These studies suggest antioxidant protection of the testes but no human trials of moringa oil yet measure ejaculatory volume or orgasm intensity. | Low — promising pre‑clinical, absent clinical |
3. Dr. Tom’s field note (n = 1)
“I trialed "Cum" for one week and did notice what looked like a larger load. Fun—but remember that a single anecdote is just that: a testimonial, not proof.” — Dr. Tom
Personal experiences can be motivating, yet they carry no statistical weight.
4. Do the big claims stack up?
“Increase sperm count.”
Possible if you’re zinc‑ or magnesium‑deficient or under high oxidative stress.
Human data for moringa oil are missing, so the leap from rat testes to your bedroom is speculative.
“Improve ejaculation experience.”
No controlled trials measure orgasm quality for any included ingredient. Mechanistically, a higher seminal zinc level can bump volume a little, but the effect is small and inconsistent.
5. Safety & smart‑use tips
| Issue | What to do |
|---|---|
| Zinc at the Upper Limit (40 mg) | Great for a short fertility push, but not long‑term unless you track total zinc intake. Chronic excess can cause copper deficiency, anemia, and lower HDL. Get a CMP and serum copper if you’ll use it more than 8 weeks. |
| Magnesium 300 mg | Generally safe; test tolerance (loose stool) before date night. |
Unknown moringa dose | Ask Friend of Dorothy for a full Certificate of Analysis—“proprietary” shouldn’t mean opaque. |
| Drug interactions | High zinc chelates tetracyclines/quinolones; moringa may reduce levels of some CYP3A4‑metabolized meds (certain ART, statins, PrEP/PEP). Check with your provider.. |
6. Verdict — Tom of P‑Town Health
| 👍 What we like | 😐 What gives us pause |
|---|---|
| Queer‑affirming mission & bold branding | Zinc sits at the safe upper limit; label still lacks full Supplement Facts |
| Reasonable magnesium dose & antioxidant theme | No human data on moringa oil; ejaculation claims untested |
| Dr. Tom’s positive personal experience (for transparency) | Long‑term zinc without copper monitoring = risk |
Bottom line:
Trying for baby‑making volume or just curious? A short‑term trial (4‑8 weeks) is fine—as long as you:
Track total dietary zinc (no mega‑zinc multis).
Skip prolonged use unless you monitor copper & iron.
Pair any pill with the fundamentals—sleep, exercise, Mediterranean‑style diet, stress control, and keeping the boys cool (ditch the hot tub).
For tailored lab panels, fertility coaching, or other ways to pump up your ejaculatory game, book a visit with Tom of P‑Town Health.
(Educational review only; not individualized medical advice.)
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